self-assured
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of self-assured
First recorded in 1705–15
Explanation
Someone who's self-assured is confident in themselves. It's a lot easier to speak in front of a large group when you're self-assured. If you're shy and unsure of yourself, you'll never be described as self-assured. The self-assured people in your life are the ones who speak up confidently, stand up for themselves, and are poised and positive. This adjective first appeared in the early 18th century, from self and assured, which shares the Latin root securus, "safe," with the word secure.
Example Sentences
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Her creations are aimed at "a normal woman, self-assured, who, when she gets dressed, feels good in our clothes," she said in an interview with Vogue magazine.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
All told, it was a stunningly confident and self-assured show from a band who could easily been diminished by personnel problems.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The clip is worth watching, and not just to marvel yet again at Vance’s ability to make idiotic statements in the self-assured tone of the smartest boy in the room.
From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2026
And while Godoy is flattered that people assume he’s just as easygoing and self-assured as Luffy, he’s still working on getting closer to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
Their leader is a young lawyer, like you were once, Gustavo, idealistic and self-assured.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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